All persons, firms and corporations doing business within the city limits of the City of Banning are required to possess a City of Banning Business Tax Certificate. This includes all retail and wholesale establishments engaged in sales and services, contractors, itinerant vendors, solicitors, professional people, carnivals, shows, etc.

In order to obtain a Business Tax Certificate, you must first complete the applicable Business Tax Certificate Form(s) and remit the appropriate fee. Upon receipt of the completed form(s) and fee, you will be scheduled for any required inspections. The required form(s) can be obtained online, or are available from the City of Banning Finance Department located at 99 E. Ramsey Street.

When completing your application, you must provide the following information (where applicable): State sales tax permit number, fictitious business name statement, federal employer identification number, State employer identification number and a description of the business.

To be included on the City's list of eligible vendors, please submit your company's complete contact information along with a statement on what type of product or service you provide. This should be submitted to the City's Finance Department. The information can be submitted by mail or by using the form on this website entitled "Bidders List".

A copy of the City's current budget is available at City Hall from the Finance Department. The cost is $30. The budget is available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office also located in City Hall. City Hall is physically located at 99 East Ramsey Street.

Be prepared to pay a fee at time of application ranging from $50 to $330 depending upon your business type. In addition, if your business is physically located in Banning, you will also be required to pay one-time fees of $42 for fire inspection and $40 for buliding inpection. If your business is a home-based business, you will be required to pay a one-time home occupation fee.

A Business Tax Certificate is required for all new and existing business located in the City. Businesses that are changing names, changing ownership, or moving to a new location must also obtain a Business Tax Certificate. This certificate is required before you can legally occupy your building and conduct business operations.

In order to obtain a Business Tax Certificate, you must submit the following items to the City between 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday: 1) a completed Business Tax Certificate application 2) an 8 1/2" x 11" scaled & dimensioned floor plan (total square footage & proposed use) 3) payment of $60.50 made out to the City (cash or check only).

If the occupancy does not involve tenant improvements, contact the City Building Department within 10 days of submitting your application to schedule an on-site inspection. Once inspected and approved, an official Certificate of Occupancy will be mailed to you and will remain on file with the City.

The Banning Government Access Channel will not accept advertisements for commercial products or services. An application will not be approved for cable casting without a form 990 I.D. number. An individual or group that does not have registered Not For Profit Status wishing to place a community service announcement, must gain the sponsorship of a registered Not For Profit organization.If you meet the above critria, download the application for Community Service Announcement from the link below. Please print out the form, fill it in and return it to City Hall at 99 E. Ramsey Street Banning, CA 92220 along with your 990 I.D. number. Application for Community Service Announcement